Cabinet Stays

A cabinet stay controls how far a hinged cabinet door, flap, or lid can open, preventing it from swinging back far enough to damage the hinge, strain the carcass joint, or become an obstruction. At the DIY Hardware Store, our cabinet stays cover the most widely used types for domestic and commercial cabinetry - from simple folding stays on lid-opening boxes to angled flap stays on wall-mounted cabinets and overhead units.

The most common application is on a fall-front or drop-down cabinet door that opens downward to become a surface - on a desk flap, a cocktail cabinet front, or a wall-mounted display unit. A flap stay limits the opening angle to approximately 90 degrees, supports the weight of the door in the open position, and may incorporate a friction brake that holds the flap at any intermediate angle rather than dropping to the stop.

They're also used on horizontal lid-opening boxes and chests to prevent the lid falling backwards and potentially straining the hinge knuckle or injuring someone standing behind it. Available in lengths and load ratings to suit a range of door sizes and weights, and in zinc, chrome, and antique brass finishes.

  • Controls maximum opening angle of cabinet doors and flaps
  • Protects hinges and carcasses from overextension damage
  • Ideal for fall-front desks, cocktail cabinets, and wall units
  • Friction brake versions hold door at any intermediate angle
  • Suitable for lid boxes and chest applications
  • Available in multiple lengths and finishes